OPT Marketing Director Jobs
Marketing Director jobs are available to F-1 OPT students, but roles at this seniority level require employers willing to sponsor or extend OPT work authorization. Most positions qualify under business or marketing degree fields. STEM OPT extension is not available for this role, so your 12-month OPT timeline matters.
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Stimson and Sons is a family-owned, multi-brand home furnishings retailer serving South Texas and the Coastal Bend since 1922. We currently operate Ashley locations in Victoria, Corpus Christi, and Bay City alongside 5th & Home Furniture, a locally owned furniture and mattress store in Victoria. It's the best of both worlds having National Brand Recognition with local family ownership. Ashley Furniture is recognized as the leading furniture brand globally and the top retailer of furniture and bedding in the United States.
Duties
- Own end-to-end marketing strategy for the Ashley Store locations and the 5th & Home Furniture Store, aligning Ashley's national and brand guidelines with 5th & Home's independent brand voice.
- Build and run the local marketing calendar for sales events, seasonal promotions, in-store signage/POP, and financing/promo campaigns that is coordinated across Victoria, Corpus Christi, and Bay City.
- Plan and manage digital campaigns with Google Ads, Meta advertising, and SEM and own SEO across store and e-commerce pages, tracking results in Google Analytics and Tag Manager.
- Content Creation for social media platforms, keeping brand messaging consistent while tailoring promotions to each local market.
- Manage the marketing budget and vendor/agency relationships, including creative and paid media spend, and report ROI directly to ownership.
- Manage website content updates and website management using content management systems to ensure optimal user experience through website optimization.
- Coordinate creative content creation for graphic design and multimedia assets tailored for various platforms.
- Partner with store leadership and sales teams at each location so campaigns line up with inventory, financing offers, and store-level goals.
- Build community presence in all markets through local partnerships, sponsorships, and events that grow brand reputation store by store.
Qualifications
- Marketing experience, including experience leading marketing strategy rather than just executing campaigns.
- Experience with Google Ads, Google Analytics, and social media advertising platforms.
- Strong project management skills being comfortable running several campaigns and locations at once without dropping details.
- Main Office location will be the Ashley Store in Victoria, Texas and will require willingness to travel regularly between Victoria, Corpus Christi, and Bay City.
Preferred
- Experience marketing across multiple locations, or in a multi-unit, franchise, or retail-chain environment.
- Experience in furniture, home goods, or another big-ticket retail category.
- Experience with STORIS or another retail/furniture ERP platform.
- A bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration or related field is preferred; relevant certifications are advantageous.
Join our team as a Marketing Director to shape innovative strategies that elevate our brand presence globally. We value creativity driven by data insights and a passion for delivering impactful marketing solutions.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Willingness to travel between store locations with the main office location in Victoria, Texas.
Experience:
- Marketing: 1 year (Preferred)
Location:
- Victoria, TX 77904 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Company Overview
Stimson and Sons is a family-owned, multi-brand home furnishings retailer serving South Texas and the Coastal Bend since 1922. We currently operate Ashley locations in Victoria, Corpus Christi, and Bay City alongside 5th & Home Furniture, a locally owned furniture and mattress store in Victoria. It's the best of both worlds having National Brand Recognition with local family ownership. Ashley Furniture is recognized as the leading furniture brand globally and the top retailer of furniture and bedding in the United States.
Duties
- Own end-to-end marketing strategy for the Ashley Store locations and the 5th & Home Furniture Store, aligning Ashley's national and brand guidelines with 5th & Home's independent brand voice.
- Build and run the local marketing calendar for sales events, seasonal promotions, in-store signage/POP, and financing/promo campaigns that is coordinated across Victoria, Corpus Christi, and Bay City.
- Plan and manage digital campaigns with Google Ads, Meta advertising, and SEM and own SEO across store and e-commerce pages, tracking results in Google Analytics and Tag Manager.
- Content Creation for social media platforms, keeping brand messaging consistent while tailoring promotions to each local market.
- Manage the marketing budget and vendor/agency relationships, including creative and paid media spend, and report ROI directly to ownership.
- Manage website content updates and website management using content management systems to ensure optimal user experience through website optimization.
- Coordinate creative content creation for graphic design and multimedia assets tailored for various platforms.
- Partner with store leadership and sales teams at each location so campaigns line up with inventory, financing offers, and store-level goals.
- Build community presence in all markets through local partnerships, sponsorships, and events that grow brand reputation store by store.
Qualifications
- Marketing experience, including experience leading marketing strategy rather than just executing campaigns.
- Experience with Google Ads, Google Analytics, and social media advertising platforms.
- Strong project management skills being comfortable running several campaigns and locations at once without dropping details.
- Main Office location will be the Ashley Store in Victoria, Texas and will require willingness to travel regularly between Victoria, Corpus Christi, and Bay City.
Preferred
- Experience marketing across multiple locations, or in a multi-unit, franchise, or retail-chain environment.
- Experience in furniture, home goods, or another big-ticket retail category.
- Experience with STORIS or another retail/furniture ERP platform.
- A bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration or related field is preferred; relevant certifications are advantageous.
Join our team as a Marketing Director to shape innovative strategies that elevate our brand presence globally. We value creativity driven by data insights and a passion for delivering impactful marketing solutions.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Willingness to travel between store locations with the main office location in Victoria, Texas.
Experience:
- Marketing: 1 year (Preferred)
Location:
- Victoria, TX 77904 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Marketing Director
Lead with your OPT authorization upfront
Marketing Director candidates who disclose OPT status early in outreach eliminate wasted interviews. Mention your authorization end date and visa timeline in your cover letter so employers can assess fit before investing in the process.
Target companies with prior OPT sponsorship history
Employers who have sponsored international candidates before understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw offers over paperwork concerns. Prioritize companies with established HR infrastructure over early-stage startups without dedicated immigration support.
Quantify marketing impact in dollar-free terms
At the director level, employers expect demonstrated results. Lead with percentage growth in pipeline, customer acquisition rates, campaign performance metrics, and team size managed. Concrete outcomes position you as a proven leader worth the sponsorship investment.
Position yourself for H-1B sponsorship from day one
Marketing Director qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B visa rules, but your employer needs time to prepare. Start conversations about long-term sponsorship during offer negotiation, not three months before your OPT expires, to allow proper planning.
Build a portfolio of cross-functional leadership examples
Director-level hiring managers want evidence you can align marketing with sales, product, and finance. Prepare two or three specific examples where your leadership drove measurable cross-team outcomes. This differentiates you from candidates with strong execution but limited strategic exposure.
Understand which employer sizes are most OPT-friendly
Mid-size companies between 200 and 2,000 employees often offer the best balance of structured HR teams and flexible hiring timelines. Large enterprises have bureaucratic delays; very small companies often lack the legal support to process international work authorization confidently.
Marketing Director OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Marketing Director on F-1 OPT?
Yes, Marketing Director roles are eligible for F-1 OPT work authorization as long as the position is directly related to your degree field, typically business, marketing, communications, or a related discipline. You must have a valid EAD card before starting work, and your employment must begin within your authorized OPT period.
Does a Marketing Director role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
No. Marketing Director positions fall under business and marketing fields, which are not on the STEM Designated Degree Program list. This means your OPT authorization is limited to 12 months. Planning your H-1B sponsorship timeline with your employer well before that window closes is essential to maintaining continuous work authorization.
How do I find Marketing Director jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is the recommended platform for finding Marketing Director jobs open to OPT candidates. Employers listed there have indicated willingness to work with international students on work authorization. Filtering by sponsorship-friendly employers saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering authorization concerns late in the hiring process.
Will employers sponsor H-1B for a Marketing Director role?
Marketing Director qualifies as an H-1B specialty occupation because it typically requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as marketing, business administration, or communications. Many employers at this level are willing to sponsor H-1B petitions, particularly if you demonstrate strong ROI on your hire during the OPT period. Raise sponsorship expectations early in negotiations.
What happens if my OPT expires before H-1B approval comes through?
If your employer files your H-1B petition before your OPT expires and you receive a receipt notice, you may be eligible for a cap-gap extension that bridges your status through September 30 of that year. If selected in the H-1B lottery with an October 1 start date, this extension covers the gap. Work with your DSO immediately once your employer commits to sponsorship.